Author: Elodie Manai
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Finalist of the Ma thèse en 180 secondes competition – University Paris Lumières (March 29, 2018)
During the Ma thèse en 180 secondes final at University Paris Lumières, I presented my doctoral research in just three minutes. This exercise in scientific popularization allowed me to make my work accessible to a broad audience and refine my academic communication skills.
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Presentation: The Faces of a Hybrid Contemporary Beauty: From ID Photo to Facial Composite (October 19, 2017)
How do ID photos and facial composites redefine our perception of the face? In my presentation “The Faces of a Hybrid Contemporary Beauty”, given at the symposium Visages à contrainte, I explored the impact of digital technologies on facial representation—between standardization and aesthetic hybridization.
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Engagement in the Arts and Cultural Sector in Gatineau (2016)
In 2016, I had the opportunity to engage meaningfully in the cultural sector in Gatineau in two significant ways: as a volunteer assistant at Galerie UQO and as a volunteer at the congress of the Société des Musées du Québec. These experiences not only deepened my understanding of the art world but also strengthened my professional skills in…
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My Artistic Engagement Journey at the University of Grenoble Alpes and Atelier du 8 (2014 – 2015)
In 2014-2015, at the University of Grenoble Alpes and Atelier du 8 in Grenoble, I actively participated in organizing artistic cafés and curating exhibitions, enriching the university and local cultural scene.
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First Teaching Experience: Internship in Visual Arts and Art History (2014-2015)
My first teaching experience revealed my passion for knowledge transmission, combining theory and practice to awaken students’ creativity and critical thinking.
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Project management for Arts Mêlés and cultural dissemination at the university (2013 – 2014)
As project director for Arts Mêlés and a member of the “cultural dissemination” commission at the University of Grenoble Alpes, I worked on the creation and promotion of interdisciplinary artistic projects. This experience strengthened my commitment to cultural mediation and the promotion of artistic practices within the university environment.
